Heartbeat Tour Explained

Concert Tour Name:Heartbeat Tour
Artist:Jessie J
Album:Who You Are
Start Date:17 October 2011
End Date:27 June 2012
Number Of Legs:3
Number Of Shows:37 in Europe
1 in South America
8 in Oceania
3 in Asia
1 in North America
50 in total
Last Tour:Stand Up Tour
(2011)
This Tour:Heartbeat Tour
(2011–12)
Next Tour:Alive Tour
(2013)

The Heartbeat Tour[1] was the debut concert tour by singer-songwriter Jessie J in support of her debut studio album Who You Are (2011). The tour visited Europe, South America, Oceania and Asia.

Background

The tour was announced on June 1, 2011, on London radio station Capital FM.[2] General sale tickets for the Heartbeat Tour were released on June 3, 2011. She originally announced 11 UK dates, however, due to high demand, Jessie J added an extra London and Birmingham date to the tour. She announced the extra dates on Twitter, saying, "I just added a second London Hammersmith Apollo and Birmingham Academy date due to demand.#boyyyya".

The international part of the tour was announced in September 2011 and was due to begin late February in Auckland, New Zealand.[3] However, the show was cancelled a few days prior[4] and therefore began in Brisbane, Australia on Thursday, March 1, 2011.[5] During a TV talk show appearance in support of the Australian dates, she agreed to be sawed in half by local magician Sam Powers in his "Thin Model" sawing illusion. After Australia, the tour visited Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore[6] and returned to the UK for several major UK Festivals including the Isle of Wight Festival and the Wireless Festival.[7] [8] She also made an appearance at the 2012 Teenage Cancer Trust concert.[9]

Reception

Neil McCormick from The Telegraph gave the tour a 3/5 star review saying, "The only thing louder than her tonight is her audience, packed with mothers and daughters who seem to find something empowering in Jessie J's aggressively stomping approach to feminism, kicking cymbals with her black bovver boots and grabbing her crotch to deliver Do It Like a Dude, replete with uncensored Oedipal insults and bold declarations of equal-opportunity sexism. Her other principal message to her admirers is that hoariest of pop empowerment clichés 'be yourself', which she expounds upon at some length in formulaic power ballad Who You Are. Her rather pedestrian band crash in behind her as she works herself into a spiritual frenzy ('Seeing is deceiving, dreaming is believing!')."[10]

Ian Gittens from The Independent also gave the tour 3/5 stars saying, "Jessie J comes into her own live. Strapped into a skimpy purple bondage costume like a Primark Cleopatra, she turns in an exuberant, personality-plus performance that succeeds in temporarily distracting you from the awfulness of her material."[11] Loretta D'Urso from The Music Network said, "The set's simplicity and Jessie J's upheld vigor were admired features of the show. Not fancy in the slightest, the singer encompasses the knowledge that her powerful and kinky voice is enough to snare an audience and keep them pinned for as long as she wants."[12]

Opening acts

Setlist

Source:[17]

Band

Tour dates

DateCityCountryVenue
Europe
17 October 2011BirminghamEnglandO2 Academy Birmingham
18 October 2011
19 October 2011DoncasterDome Leisure Centre
21 October 2011ManchesterO2 Apollo Manchester
22 October 2011LiverpoolMountford Hall
23 October 2011BournemouthWindsor Hall
25 October 2011EdinburghScotlandUsher Hall
26 October 2011BridlingtonEnglandBridlington Royal Hall
27 October 2011PlymouthPlymouth Pavilions
29 October 2011CardiffWalesMotorpoint Arena Cardiff
30 October 2011LeedsEnglandO2 Academy Leeds
1 November 2011LondonHMV Hammersmith Apollo
2 November 2011
3 November 2011BrightonBrighton Centre
South America[18]
24 November 2011São PauloBrazilVia Funchal
Europe
4 December 2011LondonEnglandThe O2 Arena
Oceania[19]
1 March 2012BrisbaneAustraliaRiverstage
3 March 2012Doomben Racecourse
7 March 2012MelbourneFestival Hall
8 March 2012SydneyHordern Pavilion
10 March 2012Randwick Racecourse
11 March 2012MelbourneFlemington Racecourse
12 March 2012AdelaideEllis Park
14 March 2012Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Asia[20]
16 March 2012Petaling JayaMalaysiaSurf Beach at Sunway Lagoon
18 March 2012JakartaIndonesiaJiExpo Hall D2
20 March 2012SingaporeSingapore Indoor Stadium
Europe[21]
1 April 2012LondonEnglandRoyal Albert Hall
North America[22]
9 April 2012West HollywoodUnited StatesThe Roxy Theatre
Europe
9 June 2012LondonEnglandWembley Stadium
23 June 2012NewportSeaclose Park
24 June 2012LondonHackney Marshes
26 June 2012IstanbulTurkeyMaçka Küçükçiftlik Park
27 June 2012BelgradeSerbiaUšće Park
29 June 2012BrusselsBelgiumLe couleurs festival
3 July 2012CorkIrelandThe Docklands
6 July 2012ShrewsburyEnglandThe Quarry
7 July 2012Perth and KinrossScotlandBalado
8 July 2012LondonEnglandHyde Park
13 July 2012WarwickWarwick Castle
24 July 2012MagalufSpainBCM Square
Sant Antoni de PortmanyEden
28 July 2012ConstanțaRomaniaH2O Beach
5 August 2012Zambujeira do MarPortugalHerdade da Casa Branca
9 August 2012EsherEnglandSandown Park Racecourse
18 August 2012NewburyNewbury Racecourse
25 August 2012AlnwickAlnwick Castle
8 September 2012Gibraltar CityGibraltarVictoria Stadium
9 September 2012LondonEnglandHyde Park
14 September 2012Under the Bridge
21 September 2012The Roundhouse
Festivals and other miscellaneous performances
  • This concert was part of the "F1 Rocks São Paulo"[23]
  • This concert was part of the "Jingle Bell Ball"[24]
  • These concerts were part of the "Future Music Festival"[25]
  • This concert was part of the "Teenage Cancer Trust"[26]
  • This concert was part of the "Summertime Ball"[27]
  • This concert was part of the "Isle of Wight Festival"[28]
  • This concert was part of the "Radio 1's Big Weekend"[29]
  • This concert was part of the "Belgrade Calling Festival"[30]
  • This concert was part of "Live at the Marquee"[31]
  • This concert was part of "T in the Park"[32]
  • This concert was part of "Wireless Festival"[33]
  • This concert was part of "Warwick Castle Ultimate Pop"[34]
  • This concert was part of "Mallorca Live"[35]
  • This concert was part of "Ibiza Live"[35]
  • This concert was part of the "Orange Summer Party"[36]
  • This concert was part of "Festival Sudoeste"[37]
  • This concert was part of the "Sandown Park Music Nights"[38]
  • This concert was part of "Party in the Paddock"[39]
  • This concert was part of the "Alnwick Castle Summer Concert Series"[40]
  • This concert was part of the "Gibraltar Music Festival"[41]
  • This concert was part of the "BBC Radio 2: Live in Hyde Park"[42]
  • This concert was part of the "Mastercard Priceless Gig"[43]
  • This concert was part of the "iTunes Festival"[44]
    Cancellations and rescheduled shows
    <--Date--><--City, (State or Country)--><--Venue--><--Reason/Additional Info-->
    28 February 2012Auckland, New ZealandVector ArenaCancelled[45]
    4 March 2012Joondalup, AustraliaArena JoondalupCancelled; a part of the "Future Music Festival".[46]
    5 March 2012Perth, AustraliaChallenge StadiumCancelled
    2 July 2012CorkThe DocklandsMoved to 3 July 2012; a part of "Live at the Marquee".[47]
    21 July 2012Alnwick, EnglandAlnwick CastleMoved to 25 August 2012; a part of the "Alnwick Castle Summer Concert Series".[48]

    References

    1. Web site: Jessie J Cancels Perth Challenge Stadium Show – Music News, Reviews, Interviews and Culture . Music Feeds . 2012-03-05 . 2014-04-27.
    2. Web site: The Heartbeat Tour.
    3. Web site: NEWS: Jessie J Announces NZ Show In February . ripitup.co.nz . 2012-02-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130214175354/http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-jessie-j-is-coming-to-nz-in-feb/2913 . 2013-02-14 . dead .
    4. Web site: Jessie J cancels NZ show . 24 February 2012 . stuff.co.nz . 2012-02-24.
    5. Web site: Jessie J to tour Australia in March 2012 with show at Future Music Festival possibility . Daily Telegraph Australia . 2012-02-22.
    6. Web site: Jessie J – Asia Tour 2012 . Get Music Asia . 2012-02-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120219091850/http://news.getmusicasia.com/2012/01/16/jessie-asia-tour-2012/ . 2012-02-19 . dead .
    7. News: Jessie J set for Isle of Wight . Belfast Telegraph . 2012-02-22. Belfasttelegraph.co.uk .
    8. Web site: news: Rizzle Kicks join Rihanna and Jessie J on the bill for Wireless Festival . 4Music . 2012-02-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120523100902/http://www.4music.com/news/news/2876/Rizzle-Kicks-join-Rihanna-and-Jessie-J-on-the-bill-for-Wireless-Festival . 2012-05-23 . dead .
    9. Web site: Jessie J and Example To Play Teenage Cancer Trust Gigs in London . Capital FM . 2012-02-22.
    10. News: Jessie J at the Hammersmith Apollo: review . London . The Daily Telegraph . Neil . McCormick . 2 November 2011.
    11. News: Jessie J – review . London . The Guardian . Ian . Gittins . 2 November 2011.
    12. Web site: Live Review: Jessie J - Live - the Music Network . 8 June 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120624082839/http://www.themusicnetwork.com/reviews/live/2012/03/09/live-review-jessie-j/ . 24 June 2012 .
    13. Web site: Behind The Scenes! . 2011-11-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120424070140/http://www.jessiejofficial.com/news.php?item=276 . 2012-04-24 . dead .
    14. Web site: Amy Meredith and Jessie J. We have a secret to share with you.... . Amy Meredith Band . 8 March 2012.
    15. Web site: PROFESSOR GREEN GETS BEHIND JESSIE J . The Music . 8 March 2012 . https://archive.today/20120715060602/http://themusic.com.au/sfg/news/2471/professor-green-gets-behind-jessie-j . 15 July 2012 . dead . dmy-all .
    16. Web site: JESSIE J Live in Malaysia . The Music . 8 March 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120330154938/http://www.ticketpro.com.my/jnp/concert/pop/772819-jessie-j.html . 30 March 2012 . dead .
    17. Web site: Academy birmingham england. setlist.fm .
    18. Web site: Jessie does Brazil . 2011-11-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120424065747/http://www.jessiejofficial.com/news.php?item=305 . 2012-04-24 . dead .
    19. Sources for 2012 Oceania Leg:
    20. Sources for 2012 Asian Leg:
    21. Web site: Teenage Cancer Trust Line-Up Announced . Jessie J Official . 2012-02-22 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120224151316/http://www.jessiejofficial.com/news.php?item=348 . 2012-02-24 .
    22. Web site: Jessie J Announces First Ever Los Angeles Gig . Capital FM . 2012-04-04 . 2014-04-27.
    23. Web site: Macy Gray e Jessie J cantam no F1 Rocks em SP . pt. Macy Gray and Jessie J sing at F1 Rocks in São Paulo. . 24 November 2011 . . 24 October 2013.
    24. News: Jessie J closes Jingle Bell Ball . . 5 December 2011 . . . 24 October 2013.
    25. Web site: Natural divas in hot demand, says Jessie J . Moran . Jonathon . 19 February 2012 . . News Corp Australia . 24 October 2013.
    26. Web site: Jessie J joins Tinie Tempah for Teenage Cancer Trust gig . . 28 March 2011 . . . 24 October 2013.
    27. Web site: Jessie J Delivers Emotional Performance At Summertime Ball 2012 . . 9 June 2012 . . . 24 October 2013.
    28. Web site: Jessie J is added to Isle of Wight festival line-up . . 20 January 2012 . . British Broadcasting Corporation. 24 October 2013.
    29. Web site: Hackney Weekend: Jessie J channels Cheryl Cole . . 24 June 2012 . . . 24 October 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131029213151/http://uk.omg.yahoo.com/gossip/110--pop/hackney-weekend-jessie-j-wears-wig-keep-hair-155141697.html . 29 October 2013 . dead . dmy-all .
    30. Web site: Belgrade Calling 2012: Šta će nam pevati Jessie J? . . 5 June 2012 . Bravo . Color Press Group. 24 October 2013 . bs . Belgrade Calling 2012: What will we sing Jessie J?.
    31. Web site: Jessie J Announces Live At The Marquee Show . . Aiken Promotions . 24 October 2013.
    32. Web site: T in the Park 2012: Singer Jessie J to play one year after missing out with injury . Lyons . Beverley . 23 February 2012 . . . 24 October 2013.
    33. Web site: Rihanna Closes Wireless Festival, Thanks Fans . https://archive.today/20131026085524/http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/wireless-festival/358841-rihanna-wireless-jessie-j-headline-set . dead . October 26, 2013 . Dorken . Joanne . 9 July 2012. . Viacom International Media Networks. 24 October 2013.
    34. Web site: Warwick Castle Ultimate Pop Party . . Warwick Castle . Merlin Entertainments Group Ltd . 25 October 2013.
    35. Web site: Jessie J to play Ibiza and Mallorca Live . Corner . Lewis . 20 April 2012 . . . 25 October 2013.
    36. Web site: British singer Jessie J comes to Romania for beach concert . . 18 July 2012 . Romania Insider . 25 October 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131029203713/http://www.romania-insider.com/british-singer-jessie-j-comes-to-romania-for-beach-concert/60919/ . 29 October 2013 . dead .
    37. Web site: Novas confirmações para o Sudoeste TMN . 2 May 2012 . Arte Sonora . 25 October 2013 . pt . New confirmations for the Sudoeste TMN . https://web.archive.org/web/20131029204530/http://artesonora.pt/novas-confirmacoes-para-o-sudoeste-tmn=f2097 . 29 October 2013 . dead .
    38. Web site: Jessie J rocks Sandown Park, Esher . Robertson . Louise . Buchanan . Clare . 10 August 2012 . . . 25 October 2013.
    39. Web site: Jessie J concert at Newbury Racecourse sells out . Meredith . Jane . 11 August 2012 . . Blacket Turner Co . 25 October 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131030012953/http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/2012/jessie-j-concert-at-newbury-racecourse-sells-out?doing_wp_cron=1382775450.3304080963134765625000 . 30 October 2013 . dead . dmy-all .
    40. Web site: Jessie J at Alnwick Castle was gig worth waiting for . . 27 August 2012 . . Trinity Mirror . 25 October 2013.
    41. Web site: Jessie J – wow wow wow! . . 10 September 2012 . . . 25 October 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131029204304/http://www.gbc.gi/news/376/jessie-j---wow-wow-wow! . 29 October 2013 . dead . dmy-all .
    42. Web site: Jessie J, Emeli Sandé, Status Quo for Radio 2 Live in London Hyde Park. Sperling . Daniel . 21 May 2012 . Digital Spy . Hearst Corporation . 25 October 2013.
    43. Web site: Jessie J to play free MasterCard Priceless gig in London. Corner . Lewis . 26 March 2012 . Digital Spy . Hearst Corporation . 25 October 2013.
    44. Web site: Jessie J @ iTunes Festival, Camden, 21/09/2012. Owusu-Antwi . Rochelle . 22 September 2012 . . Giant Digital . 25 October 2013.
    45. Web site: Jessie J cancels NZ show . Jones . Bridget . 24 February 2012 . . . 24 October 2013.
    46. Web site: British singer Jessie J cancels on Future Music . Bolton . Hayley . 4 March 2012 . . . 24 October 2013.
    47. Web site: Jessie J's Live at the Marquee date rescheduled . Balfe . John . 2 July 2012 . entertainment.ie . 24 October 2013.
    48. News: Jessie J plays rescheduled Alnwick Castle concert . . 26 August 2012 . . British Broadcasting Corporation . 25 October 2013.

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